Anonymous NFL scouts and executives offered their thoughts on 11 quarterbacks in the class of 2024.
The 2021 and 2023 classes saw passers occupy three of the first four picks, and that could be the case in the 2024 NFL draft beginning April 25 . The teams at the top -- Bears , Commanders and Patriots -- are all hoping to channel Houston's success withlast season, coveting the idea of a brilliant passer under a rookie contract. This is one of the deeper quarterback drafts in recent memory, with at least seven passers angling for Day 1 or Day 2 billing.
Williams' pro day was"just OK," according to an AFC exec."I don't think he's had a great spring," the exec said."He's still going first. That's pretty much a done deal. But while he was a no-brainer three months ago, there's at least a conversation now. Even still, I think he's a smart kid, a good kid. He just knows where he's going.
"Elite traits," an NFC executive said."He's always been an athlete but showed more clubs in the bag. Throws the ball really well and his decision-making is good. Accurate. Grown a lot as far as operating a passing game with rhythm and timing. Can make progressions. An impressive prospect." "Huge upside, but way more of a project than he appears to be," an NFL coordinator said."Footwork all over the place, same with his eyes. Kind of just makes plays off raw talent and athleticism. Thought he would be much more polished."
Multiple evaluators pointed out Minnesota is the perfect place for Maye in that regard, should the Vikings move up to get him. Scouts noted he's smart, relaxed and even witty in interviews. McCarthy gets the game manager label, having averaged 22.6 passing attempts per game over the past two seasons . That lack of in-game volume only heightened the scrutiny around McCarthy's pro day, where McCarthy"validated some things" with"one of the best pro days I've seen as a passer," according to one veteran NFL personnel evaluator.Check out the plays that make Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy a top prospect in the 2024 NFL draft.
"A lot will be determined by medical and teams will differ, but, no, I don't think he's there in 2," an AFC executive said. "Very natural thrower," an exec said."I thought he struggled to play in short and intermediate areas where precision is required in the NFL, though I think he can handle that. It's just that those windows are bigger in college so he'll have to adjust when they shrink."
"He's as efficient as they come," an AFC offensive coach said."If it's on time, he can spin it out and throw with accuracy." "Probably doesn't have ceiling as some of the other, younger quarterbacks with upside," an NFC scout said."But he'll be a solid player. Fit and system will matter. For him to be successful in the NFL he'll have to play as a ball distributor, making plays based on timing and rhythm patterns. He can extend plays and play with toughness but sometimes relies too heavily on his legs.
Rattler"exuded confidence" in team interviews, per an NFL coordinator. He had maturity questions to answer in the process, from unflattering high school clips as part of the"QB1" series to sulking after a benching in Oklahoma. But teams have been pleased with how Rattler has moved beyond such dialogue.
"Gritty, competitive with enough arm and athleticism to hurt you in different ways," an NFC exec said."Great kid, hard worker, smart. You can talk yourself into upside with him. At worst is a great backup but worth taking a chance on."Milton is an intriguing talent with an ultra-raw skill set. At 6-foot-5, 235 pounds with a massive arm, he will attract teams looking for Day 3 value.
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